Cira Mia of Portland strikes a pose as she shows some of her tattoos at the Seattle Tattoo Expo on Saturday, August 11, 2012. The expo is a gathering that celebrates the art of the tattoo. It continues through the weekend. less

Cira Mia of Portland strikes a pose as she shows some of her tattoos at the Seattle Tattoo Expo on Saturday, August 11, 2012. The expo is a gathering that celebrates the art of the tattoo. It continues through ... more

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J. Strauss shows some of his tattoos at the Seattle Tattoo Expo.

J. Strauss shows some of his tattoos at the Seattle Tattoo Expo.

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Melissa Watkins shows her cupcake tattoos created by Majenta from Diamond Tattoo in Renton at the Seattle Tattoo Expo. The expo is a gathering that celebrates the art of the tattoo.

Melissa Watkins shows her cupcake tattoos created by Majenta from Diamond Tattoo in Renton at the Seattle Tattoo Expo. The expo is a gathering that celebrates the art of the tattoo.

Sullivan Giles of Seattle shows some of her tattoos at the Seattle Tattoo Expo.

Sullivan Giles of Seattle shows some of her tattoos at the Seattle Tattoo Expo.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Krissy Logan of Portland shows some of her tattoos.

Krissy Logan of Portland shows some of her tattoos.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

Krissy Logan of Portland shows some of her tattoos. Photo-3319000.47427 - seattlepi.com

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Majenta of Diamond Tattoo in Renton shows some of her ink.

Majenta of Diamond Tattoo in Renton shows some of her ink.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

Majenta of Diamond Tattoo in Renton shows some of her ink. Photo-3319001.47427 - seattlepi.com

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From left, Atomic Bombshells Kitten LaRue, Lou Henry Hoover and J. Von Stratton strike a pose at the Seattle Tattoo Expo. The Atomic Bombshells are a professional burlesque troupe that performed at the Tattoo Expo. less

From left, Atomic Bombshells Kitten LaRue, Lou Henry Hoover and J. Von Stratton strike a pose at the Seattle Tattoo Expo. The Atomic Bombshells are a professional burlesque troupe that performed at the Tattoo ... more

Erin Bromley of Slave to the Needle in Ballard shows some of her ink. Photo-3319004.47427 - seattlepi.com

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Krista Sardotz of Tacoma shows some of her ink and piercings at the Seattle Tattoo Expo.

Krista Sardotz of Tacoma shows some of her ink and piercings at the Seattle Tattoo Expo.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

Krista Sardotz of Tacoma shows some of her ink and piercings at the... Photo-3319005.47427 - seattlepi.com

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Ashley Whitson shows her Space Needle tattoo from Sergio at Pioneer Tattoo during the Seattle Tattoo Expo on Saturday. The event continues through the weekend. More info can be found here: www.seattletattooexpo.com less

Ashley Whitson shows her Space Needle tattoo from Sergio at Pioneer Tattoo during the Seattle Tattoo Expo on Saturday. The event continues through the weekend. More info can be found here: ... more